“…Increased oxidation of one of the most abundant myofibrillar proteins, myosin, can cause the formation of large, insoluble aggregates that may be more resistant to degradation, thus has negative effects on tenderness, while oxidation of muscle myoglobin could have negative effects on fresh meat colour (Rowe et al, 2004). To slow down these deteriorative, synthetic antioxidants such as ethoxyquin were successfully used as food or feed additives (Ortiz, Larraín, Vivanco, & Aubourg, 2009). However, the safety and negative consumer perception restrict their applications (Bougatef et al, 2009).…”